Patients Who Have Completed Cancer Treatment

Thousands of cancer survivors are living proof that cancer can be treated successfully and people can go on to live fulfilling, happy and healthy lives. Below you will find links that provide helpful information about cancer survivorship and information about support groups at Missouri Baptist Cancer Center.

Cancer Rehabilitation

Cancer rehabilitation is very similar to other forms of rehabilitation after a serious illness or injury. As with the rehab of any other illness or injury, the goal of cancer rehab is to improve independence, decrease pain, and promote overall function regardless of the level of disability.

Support Groups

Information about other support programs in the community is available through the Cancer Support Center, 314-996-5800.

Informational and Other Resources

National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.

National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency—making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.

Follow-up Care After Cancer Treatment
Follow-up cancer care involves regular medical checkups that include a review of a patient’s medical history and a physical exam. Follow-up care may include imaging procedures (methods of producing pictures of areas inside the body), endoscopy (the use of a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the body), blood work, and other lab tests.

American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to helping persons who face cancer through support for research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education. Contact us anytime day or night 1-800-227-234.

Journey Forward
Journey Forward is a relatively new program designed for oncology professionals and their patients who are beginning or completing active treatment for cancer. Journey Forward promotes the use of Survivorship Care Plans through education efforts and by providing free tools that help oncology professionals quickly create custom Care Plans in accordance with ASCO® guidelines.

Cancer.Net
Oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology

Livestrong
Provides information and tools for managing all aspects of survivorship including diet, nutrition, fitness, wellness and lifestyle.

Livestrong Care Plan
Provides a customized survivorship care plan for you based on your answers to a brief survey.

NCCS Cancer Survival Toolbox
The award-winning Cancer Survival Toolbox® is a free, self-learning audio program that has been developed by leading cancer organizations to help people develop important skills to better meet and understand the challenges of cancer. The program contains a set of basic skills to help navigate a diagnosis and special topics on other issues faced by people with cancer.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network
A cancer diagnosis brings with it not only the challenges of treatment, but also practical and emotional issues. NCCN resources aim to assist patients and their caregivers with overcoming the challenges related to cancer.

The Health Insurance Marketplace
BJC Marketplace counselor can help you determine your options in the marketplace. Call 314-747-4994 or toll-free 855-747-4994 for assistance.

Cancer and Careers
Through a comprehensive website, free publications, career coaching, and a series of support groups and educational seminars for employees with cancer and their healthcare providers and coworkers, Cancer and Careers strives to eliminate fear and uncertainty for working people with cancer. Cancerandcareers.org informs more than 250,000 visitors per year, providing essential tools and information for employees with cancer.